Finishing Up and Moving On: FUMO (Engineering) Prerequisites
Why this course might make a difference:
This course is designed to equip participants with skills to finish their PhD successfully and move on to the next stage of their careers.
By the end of this course you will know:
- What are the PhD submission requirements and when the deadlines are
- How to be a (better) leader
- How to prepare and what to expect from your Viva
- How to do decide what to do next
Topics covered:
- PhD submission process
- Leadership: Skills and qualities of leaders
- Viva: What to expect and how to prepare
- Careers: How to do decide what to do, different career options
PhD Students Year 3+ in Engineering (last year of their PhD)
Further details regarding eligibility criteria are here
Please write a short summary of your PhD research. This should be written for non-specialists (but assume a background in Science or Engineering). Aim for no more than half a page of A4 (around 200-300 words).
This summary will be used in the workshops so it is essential.
- Preparing for submission
- Preparing for the viva voce examination
- Self awareness for future career
- Career options
- Networking and interview skills
- Leadership
Please see the Course Description and Topics Covered for the course aims.
Participative workshop for 24. Format: providing information, discussion and practical exercises
One full day session
Lent and Easter Terms
Events available